Lionel Messi's Impact a Dream Come True for Major League Soccer, Says Commissioner Don Garber
Major League Soccer is poised to leverage a mix of homegrown talent and global superstars to maintain momentum after the World Cup. Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami, following Sunday's final, in a move that could significantly boost the league's popularity.
The arrival of high-profile players has been a catalyst for growth in the past, with former England captain David Beckham's signing with LA Galaxy two decades ago being a notable example. Messi's impact on the sport's biggest stage, including his recent semi-final performance, is expected to make him an even bigger draw when he returns to his club.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber has expressed his excitement about Messi's potential to elevate the league, stating that he never thought the Argentine superstar would don an MLS jersey. Garber views the World Cup as a launchpad for a new era in the US league, with the tournament helping to grow interest in soccer among American kids.
The league's growth may also be aided by the arrival of other top players, such as Antoine Griezmann, who recently joined Orlando City. Griezmann, the all-time leading scorer for Atletico Madrid, believes the level of competition in MLS has improved significantly in recent years. He hopes that the World Cup and the league's performances will inspire American kids to take up the sport.
The arrival of high-profile players has been a catalyst for growth in the past, with former England captain David Beckham's signing with LA Galaxy two decades ago being a notable example. Messi's impact on the sport's biggest stage, including his recent semi-final performance, is expected to make him an even bigger draw when he returns to his club.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber has expressed his excitement about Messi's potential to elevate the league, stating that he never thought the Argentine superstar would don an MLS jersey. Garber views the World Cup as a launchpad for a new era in the US league, with the tournament helping to grow interest in soccer among American kids.
The league's growth may also be aided by the arrival of other top players, such as Antoine Griezmann, who recently joined Orlando City. Griezmann, the all-time leading scorer for Atletico Madrid, believes the level of competition in MLS has improved significantly in recent years. He hopes that the World Cup and the league's performances will inspire American kids to take up the sport.
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